Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
FESTUCA
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
blau -Schwingel
In French
Bradford poirier
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
azul festuca
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
azul festuca
In Polish
Bradford grusza
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Bradford piri
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue
Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.